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Every blog post from the Pakka Patriot library — 156 stories of history, culture, heroes, and the land we love.
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Durgavati: A Warrior Queen’s Legacy
Rani Durgavati stands as a bright example of India’s woman power, leaving an indelible mark on history through her courage, unparalleled bravery, and skillful governance. She dedicated her life to the welfare of her people, embracing necessary changes to protect the interests of her land.
Preserving Indian Handloom Weaving: Challenges and Solutions
Discover the timeless art of Indian handloom weaving and the skilled artisans behind it. Despite the beauty of their craft, Indian handloom weavers face challenges such as financial instability, competition from power looms, and limited access to resources. Learn about their struggles and the importance of preserving this rich cultural heritage for future generations.
The Wisdom of a Warrior: How Kharavela Defended India
Kharavela is celebrated for turning the once-weak Kalinga empire into a formidable force. His influence was so vast that his inscriptions were found from the northern region of Takshashila to the southern tip of Kanyakumari. Had all Indian rulers possessed his farsighted vision, wisdom, and love for his country, India might not have endured centuries…
The Top 5 Most Exquisite Central Railway Stations in India
When it comes to railway stations in India, the term “Central Station” denotes more than just a geographical location; it represents a vital hub of connectivity and a beacon of architectural brilliance. Here, we unveil the crown jewels among these stations, each bearing its own unique charm and significance. For more on National Highways, please…
Discover the Rich History of 11 Cooking Oils in India
When it comes to the culinary world, India boasts a diverse and vibrant array of cooking oils, each with its own unique flavors, textures, and health benefits. From the fragrant aroma of coconut oil to the rich taste of mustard oil, these oils play an integral role in Indian cuisine, adding depth and character to…
Elegance Unveiled: Explore the World of Indian Ethnic Wear
Indian Ethnic wear has always been a vibrant and integral part of Indian culture and fashion. It embodies a rich heritage, diverse traditions, and exquisite craftsmanship. In recent years, ethnic wear has experienced a resurgence in popularity, blending traditional aesthetics with modern trends. Let’s delve into some of the trending ethnic wear clothing styles that…
16 qualities of Sri Rama that everyone needs to know
Lord Rama, the Maryada Purushottam, is closely translated in English as a “respected gem among men”, aka the perfect man. He is considered to be ideal even among the enemies of his time. He is best known for – values, conduct, character, relationship, and what not? Of course, anything under the sun that we can…
Indian Languages & their Dialects with Speakers, Region-wise
The most diverse place in the whole world has always respected every other culture and has been the center for localization. Just like food, clothes and many others, language has the tendency of changing into other dialects every 100-300 km. distance. In this article let us observe this change and get introduced to the 22…
Story of Agastya Muni, a deva cursed by Indra saved mankind
Introduction The mighty sage to whom the mountain bowed, and who drank the sea empty. He humbled the arrogant and punished the demons. He is the symbol of man’s heroism and confident strength. Agasthya What a wonderful sight the star-studded sky is! We want to go on gazing at it forever, don’t we? We can…
Understanding Panchanga [Luni-Solar] through Sankalpa Mantra
Sankalpa is a formal statement of intent chanted before any activity dedicating our actions to the god. On a daily basis, this is done while we perform Sandhyavandanam. You can check out our article on Sandhyavandanam from this link. We decide and focus on our activity and offer it to the god, by designating the…
Kalachakra: Indian Concept of Time Units [Kalpa, Manvantara]
Brahma lives for 100 years! So, what’s the big deal. Well, nothing much but the measuring unit is a whole lot different from what is used w.r.t. humans. Though it is referred to as years, let us see in this video how big is 100 years of Brahma. As we all know there are four…
Story of Sant Sakhubai, a devotee who Vittala himself helped
Introduction A devotee of Panduranga Vittala. Though suffering hardships from a cruel mother-in-law and a foolish husband. She bore it and reposed pure ‘Bhakti’(devotion) in Lord Vittala who, for her sake, served her people and transformed them. A poor man and his wife lived in a town near Pandharapur. Though poor, they were leading a…
The story of Satyavan Savitri who saved husband from death
Introduction She chose a noble young man for her husband. She knew he had only a year to live, but yet she married him. Even the God of Death bowed to her love and devotion and restored her husband to life. Can the dead come back to life? Very strange, if they do isn’t it?…
The story of God Kartikeya (Muruga), his purpose and fights
Introduction Son of Shiva and Parvati, worshipped through various other names also such as Kumaraswami, Shanmukha, Subrahmanya. He resurrected the path of virtue by killing Tarakasura and Shurapadma who were harassing the world. In Bharat, Ganesha is a very popular deity. The young and the old alike worship him. Like Ganesha, the other beloved son…
Lord Krishna Story from birth in prison to death in a forest
Introduction The matchless hero who held the fate of the emperors in the palm of his hand but himself never desired a throne. The great hero who was born in a prison and died in solitude in a forest. He gave the world the Bhagavad-Gita. He is the architect of Dharma who lives forever in…
The story of Lord Hanuman from both Ramayana and Mahabharata
Introduction There is no village or town in India without a temple dedicated to Hanuman. An unforgettable character in the great epic, the Ramayana, has become the symbol of courage, loyalty and mature wisdom. There is no village in India without a temple of Hanuman. In bigger towns and cities, there are countless temples of…
The Story of Goddess Lakshmi: The mother of the Universe
Introduction Goddess of wealth. Wife of Sri Maha Vishnu. In different incarnations of Vishnu, she married Sri Rama as Sita, Sri Krishna as Rukmini and Sri Venkateshwara as Padmavati. Devotees believe that Lakshmi resides in a place where virtue, righteousness, truth, and compassion prevail. Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth. She is also called ‘Sri’…
Story of Ganesha, the god worshipped by one and all in India
Introduction The Lord of Wisdom. The son of Ishwara and Parvati. Ganesha saved the gods when they were in trouble and helpless, by killing Talasura and outwitting Ravana. He is also worshipped as the God who grants success. Maharshi Narada has praised Ganesha as follows: Vidyarthi labhate vidyam Dhanarthee labhate danam Putrarthee labhate putram Moksharthee…
Goddess Parvati who married Shiva by her devotion & penance
Introduction Consort of Lord Shiva. By rigorous penance, she won over Shiva, himself a great ascetic. Mother of Shanmukha and Ganesha. By becoming the wife of Shiva she paved the way for the spread of peace and felicity in the world. Goddess Parvati is the wife of Lord Ishwara. She has several names, each with a special…
Bhakta Prahlada: Vishnu Devotee & the son of Hiranyakashipu
Introduction A lad who faced the anger of his mighty father for the sake of his faith in God. Poison, sword, and fire could not frighten him. And the Lord Himself responded to the devotion of the five-year-old boy and came to the earth. “Let not death come to me from any creature created by…
Songs of Lava and Kusha: the sons of Rama who defeated Rama
Introduction Sons of Rama and Sita. After Rama sent away Sita, who was pregnant, to the forest, the twin children were born to her in the hermitage of sage Valmiki. Desirous of performing the Ashwamedha (Horse) sacrifice, Rama sent across the country the sacrificial horse demanding allegiance from all. Lava and Kusha tied the horse…
Dr. Hedgewar, from an active Congressman to founding RSS
Introduction Founder of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. His strong desire was that all the people should dedicate themselves to the service of Motherland forgetting the differences of caste, creed, etc… He exemplified this ideal in his own life. He shone as a simple and loving personality. 22 June 1897 on that day, Queen Victoria of England…
Guruji Golwalkar: Saintly man under whom RSS grew multifold
Introduction He was well known as Guruji throughout Bharat and was the second Sarsanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. His life was wholly dedicated to the service of Motherland. Pure like fire, tender like a flower, his was a personality lofty like the Himalayas. He was a great leader with indomitable courage and a sharp intellect….
The Story of Lakshmana, who accompanied Sri Rama till death
Introduction Younger brother of Sri Rama, Lakshmana personifies brotherly love and self-effacement. When Sri Rama, in fulfillment of father Dasharatha’s promise to queen Kaikeyi, set out for the forest with Sita, Lakshmana followed him. When Sri Rama had to wage war against Ravana to rescue Sita, Lakshmana whole-heartedly collaborated in the venture. His devotion to…